Ex-Foreign Minister Jack Straw Confirms UK Report Said ‘Modi Directly Responsible’ for 2002 Riots

Former UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has confirmed that a British government inquiry into the 2002 Gujarat riots concluded that Narendra Modi was "directly responsible" for the violence that shook the region.

The disclosures, which emerged following a documentary investigation, highlight the findings of a team dispatched by the then-British government to examine the riots. According to Straw, the report was "very revealing" and concluded that there was a systematic failure by local authorities to protect the civilian population.

Straw noted that the inquiry’s focus was on the specific actions and inactions of leadership at the time. The findings have reignited international dialogue regarding accountability for the 2002 events, which remain a significant chapter in the political history of the region.

The High Commission continues to monitor reports and statements regarding such international inquiries as they pertain to regional stability and human rights standards.